[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 146 (Thursday, November 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1763-E1764]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO ALBERT TERRY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2012

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to and honor 
Albert Terry, for his track record in public service and his commitment 
to charity.
  Albert Terry came to Brooklyn by way of North Carolina in January 
1936 with his parents Martha and Caswell Terry and three sisters, Lucy, 
Dorothy, and Ethel. Shortly after settling in Brooklyn, he joined Mt. 
Lebanon Baptist Church and became active in the usher board, male 
chorus, senior choir, and briefly served as trustee.
  Albert graduated from Boys High School in 1948. In September 1950 he 
met and married Zenith Tatum and had three children, Laura Denise, 
Albert Jr. and Douglas Clayton. He

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and the family settled on Decatur Street where he joined the Decatur-
Howard-Saratoga Block Association in October 1953. He was elected 
president, serving 1958-1959, then served again from 1983-1985.
  From 1959 to 1967, Albert worked for the New York Transit Authority 
as a bus driver. In 1983 Albert was selected to join the Prince Hall 
Masonic Lodge. In July 1985, he joined the Ancient Egyptian Arabic 
Order Knights of the Mystic Shrine, Abu Bekr Temple No. 61 and served 
until 2005. He later worked briefly for Assemblyman William Boyland, 
Sr., going around to the various schools and day care centers to find 
out what they needed in the way of assistance or participating in 
events such as graduations and other affairs. Albert and Zenith 
celebrated 62 years of marriage on September 17, 2012.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Mr. Albert Terry for his 
successful career and continued work in service to the community.

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